Method for the treatment of diabetes

Abstract

The present invention provides a method for treatment of diabetes, comprising administering a pitavastatin, and in combination therewith, enalapril or a salt thereof.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 is a graph showing an AUC (area under the curve) of blood glucose level when pitavastatin calcium (represented by pitavastatin) and enalapril maleate were administered in combination; and

FIG. 2 is a graph showing an AUC of blood glucose level when pravastatin sodium (represented by pravastatin) and enalapril maleate were administered in combination.

Claims

1. A method for treatment of diabetes, comprising administering a pitavastatin, and in combination therewith, enalapril or a salt thereof.

2. A method for treatment of diabetes as described in claim 1, wherein the diabetes is type II diabetes caused by increase in insulin resistance.

3. A method for treatment of diabetes as described in claim 1, wherein the pitavastatin is pitavastatin calcium.

4. A method for treatment of diabetes as described in claim 2, wherein the pitavastatin is pitavastatin calcium.

5. A method for treatment of diabetes as described in claim 1, wherein the salt of enalapril is enalapril maleate.

6. A method for treatment of diabetes as described in claim 2, wherein the salt of enalapril is enalapril maleate.

7. A method for treatment of diabetes as described in claim 3, wherein the salt of enalapril is enalapril maleate.

8. A method for treatment of diabetes as described in claim 4, wherein the salt of enalapril is enalapril maleate.